President's Holiday Messages
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Thanksgiving: President’s Video
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on how listening and connecting can make Thanksgiving -- and the world -- better for everyone.
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Veterans Day: President’s Video and Veterans Court
We celebrate Veterans Day with videos from President Kavalhuna, student veterans, Trustee Roxanne McDonald, and Judge Gene Hunt, who founded the Veterans Court.
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Diwali: President’s Video
President Kavalhuna and Vinita Parekh share their reflections on this five-day festival celebrated in India and throughout the world.
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National Hispanic Heritage Month: President’s Video
President Kavalhuna and Sara Gonzalez-Herrera talk about the history and meaning of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur: President’s Video
President Kavalhuna and John Michael Sefel share the background and meaning of the 10 Jewish High Holy Days.
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22 years after 9/11: bringing out the best in each other
President Kavalhuna reflects on the meaning of 9/11. Being our best selves honors the legacy of sacrifice and unity. “This College stands on the promise that every student – at any age, from any background, with any dream – can succeed and have a better life through public education.”
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Independence Day
Reflections on the meaning of Independence Day. This is part of the HFC President's Holiday Series.
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Eid al Adha
Reflections on the meaning of the Muslim festival of Eid al Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice. This video is part of the HFC President’s Holiday Series.
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Juneteenth: President’s video
President Kavalhuna, HFC student Kalimah Gardner, and HFC Admissions Recruiter La Mar Harris share the history and personal meaning of the Juneteenth holiday.
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Happy Pride Month!
Henry Ford College welcomes all members of our community and provides support and resources to create an inclusive community.
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Memorial Day: President’s video
President Kavalhuna and HFC staff member Juanita Van Raden talk about the history and meaning of Memorial Day and how we can honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation.
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Feliz (Happy) Cinco de Mayo
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on this international holiday.
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Earth Day and Arbor Day: President’s video
President Kavalhuna and Linda Brandt talk about the history and meaning of Earth Day and Arbor Day, and what we can do to support sustainability and create a better environment for all.
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Arab American Heritage Month: President’s video
President Kavalhuna and Sam Bazzi talk about the meaning of Arab American Heritage Month.
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Holy Week and Easter: President’s video
President Kavalhuna and Lorraine Paffenroth talk about the history and meaning of Holy Week and Easter.
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Passover: President’s video
In this video, President Kavalhuna and Corinne Asher talk about the history and meaning of the Jewish holiday of Passover. Asher's parents were Holocaust survivors, which makes the holiday even more special to her.
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Ramadan and Eid al Fitr: President’s video
President Kavalhuna, Board of Trustees Vice Chair Adel Mozip, and IEMP Coordinator Nicholas Paseiro talk about the meaning of Ramadan and Eid al Fitr.
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Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on one of the two most important festivals of the Hindu year.
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Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day: President’s video
President Kavalhuna and Shai James Boyd talk about the meaning of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. (Reshared from 2022)
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Black History Month: President’s video
President Kavalhuna and HFC alumna Alanna Grace Marie Schwartz talk about the meaning of Black History Month.